June 27, 2025
- The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships entered into force on 26 June 2025.
- It sets global standards for ship recycling to protect human health and the environment.
- Applies to ships ≥500 GT on international voyages and to authorised recycling facilities.
- Requirements include:
- Certified Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM)
- Ship-specific recycling plans
- Authorised and audited recycling yards
- Ratified by key countries including Bangladesh, India, Türkiye, and EU member states.
- The convention aims to raise safety and environmental standards across the global ship recycling sector.
Source: IMO.org